打(う)ち切(き)り

うちきり
noun
cancellation; discontinuation; termination; ending (of a series)
mediabusiness
1. cancellation; discontinuation; termination
bringing something to an end before its natural conclusion, often prematurely; commonly used for TV shows, manga series, and projects being cancelled
ドラマが低視聴率(ていしちょうりつ)で打(う)ち切(き)りになった。
The drama was cancelled due to low ratings.
連載(れんさい)の打(う)ち切(き)りが決(き)まった。
It was decided to end the serialization early.
資金不足(しきんぶそく)で事業(じぎょう)が打(う)ち切(き)りになる。
The project will be terminated due to lack of funds.

Forms

打(う)つ (to strike) + 切(き)る (to cut) → to cut off, discontinue

Usage

In manga, 打(う)ち切(き)り means a series ended by the publisher before its planned ending, often with a rushed conclusion.

Similar words

  • 中止(ちゅうし) (calling off): cancels something planned or in progress, such as an event or a game. 打(う)ち切(き)り cuts off something ongoing (a series, talks, support) before its natural end.
  • 完結(かんけつ) (completion): the planned, natural ending; the opposite of 打(う)ち切(き)り for a series.
  • 廃止(はいし) (abolition): ends a system or rule permanently.

Related Words

Related: 打(う)ち切(き)る
Related: 中止(ちゅうし) (suspension, calling off)
Related: 終了(しゅうりょう) (ending, conclusion)
Related: 廃止(はいし) (abolition)
Related: 完結(かんけつ) (completion)
Compare: 連載終了(れんさいしゅうりょう) (end of serialization)
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Added 2026.1.25 20:46 · Revised 2026.9.25 0:24
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